By Natalie Vondrak |

Lawrence Local: Maggie Herrington

Learn how about upcoming children’s classes happening this fall at the Watkins Museum! From September to May, the museum’s education team will be offering monthly classes that explore a wide range of topics including the life of Maggie Herrington. Maggie was an early Lawrence resident who kept a journal of her experiences during the year 1867. Learn more about Maggie and how she continues to influence student today in the recording below.

Maggie Herrington, c. 1867

Time Capsule with KLWN’s Joel Becker and the Watkins Museum’s Natalie Vondrak explores the history of Lawrence or Douglas County and shares the stories of the people and events that have helped shape our community. The show airs the first Tuesday of the month during Radio for Grownups around 10:10 AM on FM 101.7 or AM 1320 KLWN.